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Delhi-NCR rains: Delhi-NCR is lashed by thunderstorms and heavy rains on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in traffic slowdown and impacting several airline operations. The worsening in weather conditions has caused several Indian airlines, including Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet, to issue travel advisories for their passengers.

Issuing a travel advisory, Air India has stated that rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today.

The airline has advised its passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to also allow extra time for their journey due to possible slow-moving traffic.

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Rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today.

Please check your flight status at https://t.co/5vemTRNKgu before heading to the airport and allow extra time for your journey due to possible slow moving traffic.

— Air India (@airindia) October 7, 2025

Sharing a post on social media platform X, IndiGo has said heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected again in Delhi, which could lead to air traffic congestion and impact their flight operations.

"While we continue doing our best to keep operations smooth, we recommend planning ahead. Any changes to your flight schedule will be shared via your registered contact details, so do ensure they’re up to date", the post said.

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The Indian airline has also urged its passengers to allow some extra time for their commute due to expected waterlogging conditions and slow-moving traffic. 

The post ended with the line "Stay safe on the roads, and travel prepared".Travel Advisory

While we want your journey to be as hassle-free as possible, Mother Nature has her own plans. With heavy rains and thunderstorms expected again in #Delhi there’s a chance this could lead to air traffic congestion and impact flight operations.

While we continue…

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) October 7, 2025

SpiceJet, in its advisory, has said that Delhi's bad weather is likely to impact its flight operations in the region.

"Due to bad weather in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status", SpiceJet's post read.#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://t.co/2wynECYWr0.

— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) October 7, 2025

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a weather forecast stating scattered to fairly widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds (30-50kmph) for over northwest India today, October 7.

The weather forecast included isolated heavy rainfall likely over Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, along with isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall likely over Uttarakhand.

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